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This is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.
What is Ramadan
This colorful celebration, occurring on November 1st and 2nd, honors deceased loved ones with altars, food, and marigolds.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
The largest population of students in UC Merced identified as this ethnicity/race
What is Hispanic/Latino
In the Caribbean islands, what language is broken French?
Creole
Which Indian bread, often used to scoop up curry, is cooked in a tandoor oven?
What is naan
This traditional Filipino dance is known for its graceful movements, performed with bamboo poles that dancers skillfully jump in and out of.
What is Tinikling?
Refers to the geographic origin of a minority group within a country or culture?
What is Cultural Identity
This student organization is dedicated to creating an open and welcoming environment for everyone to learn about different Asian American identities.
What is the Asian American Association?
In the Caribbean islands, what language is broken French?
This cheese is traditionally used in a classic Greek salad.
What is feta?
This popular Indian festival, known as the "Festival of Lights," is celebrated by Hindus with fireworks, sweets, and the lighting of oil lamps to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali
This term refers to the inclusion of diverse cultural perspectives in media, aiming to ensure that underrepresented groups are authentically portrayed.
What is cultural representation?
This team from UC Merced is committed to serving a diverse and inclusive community while honoring identities and cultures.
Equity, Justice, & Inclusive Excellence
What language currently has the most native speakers?
Mandarin
This popular Thai dessert is made from sticky rice, coconut milk, and fresh mango.
What is Mango Sticky Rice
This famous Mexican artist, known for her self-portraits and exploration of identity, is one of the most renowned artists in the history of Latin America.
Who is Frida Kahlo
In Hinduism, this ancient practice of meditation and breath control is often linked with spiritual enlightenment and is widely practiced around the world today
According to a poll from the UC Merced website, this percentage of Students identify as an Underrepresented Minority
This Romance language, spoken by over 200 million people worldwide, is the official language of Brazil
What is Portuguese?
This country is the biggest producer of saffron
What is Iran
What is Dracula's nationality (according to current political geography)?
Romanian
In 1975, this country became the first European nation to grant women the right to vote, marking a major step forward in gender equality.
What is Finland?
This Sorority, commonly known as the "Divine Nine" is the first historically African American Greek Letter organization at UC Merced
Delta Sigma Theta
This Japanese word means “empty orchestra”
What is Karaoke?
This famous dessert from China, often enjoyed with tea, is made from a chewy outer dough filled with sweet or savory fillings, such as red bean paste or lotus seed paste.
What is a Mooncake